UPDATE: The decedent has been identified as Timothy Berry, 53 of Valley Lee, MD. On Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at approximately 7:17 a.m., patrol deputies…
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Great Mills Road Closed Due to Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision, Police Investigating
By The Citizen on February 9, 2025
On Sunday, February 9, 2025, at approximately 2:33 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to 21401 Great Mills Road in Lexington Park, for…
Large Multi-Agency Investigation Ongoing After Shed Fire in Hollywood, Charges Pending
By The Citizen on October 21, 2024
UPDATE 10/21/2024 – The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office released the following statement: On October 21st, 2024, Deputies with the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded…
UPDATE: Kevin Bonnie in Custody, Vehicle Recovered in St. Mary’s County
By The Citizen on September 5, 2024
UPDATE 9/5/2024: Bonnie is in custody, police have also recovered the suspects vehicle in Hollywood, located in St. Mary’s County. 9/5/2024: The St. Mary’s County…
Escalating Gun Violence in St. Mary’s County: Part One – A Community Under Siege
By The Citizen on August 23, 2024
St. Mary’s County, once known for its peaceful and tight-knit communities, is now grappling with an alarming rise in gun violence. The surge in shootings…
Domestic Situation Ends with One Transported to Trauma Center and House Intentionally Set on Fire
By The Citizen on February 2, 2024
On Friday, February 2, 2024, at approximately 7:45 p.m., police were dispatched to 38179 Beach Road in Coltons Point, for the check the welfare/possible domestic…
UPDATE: Firefighter Succumbs to Injuries After Falling Through Floor at House Fire in Leonardtown
By The Citizen on June 27, 2023
UPDATE @ 8:45 a.m.: We regret to announce that the firefighter who became trapped within the residence has succumbed to his injuries. We ask everyone…
Lexington Park Attorney Sue Ann Armitage Named to Power List Of Maryland Attorneys
By The Citizen on March 9, 2023
Lexington Park attorney Sue Ann Armitage has been named to The Daily Record’s Power List of family law attorneys. Armitage was one of only twenty-five…
One Injured After Vehicle Strikes Tree in St. Mary’s City
By The Citizen on March 3, 2023
On Thursday, March 2, 2023, at approximately 11:10 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of 47600 Mattapany Road in St. Mary’s…
UPDATE: No Threat Determined Following Investigation of Incident at Webster Field
By The Citizen on October 28, 2020
UPDATE 10/28/2020 @ 4:30 p.m.: Following reports of an individual with a weapon at Webster Field Oct. 28, 2020, an investigation by Naval Criminal Investigative…
Confirmed COVID-19 Case in St. Mary’s County Resident
By The Citizen on March 21, 2020
The St. Mary’s County Health Department has been notified that a St. Mary’s County resident has tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The individual…
VIDEO: Governor Shuts Down Bars, Restaurants, Movie Theaters and Gyms Across the State
By The Citizen on March 16, 2020
UPDATE: Governor Larry Hogan today ordered the closure of bars and restaurants, and expanded the prohibition on gatherings to those of more than 50 people—the…
VIDEO: Governor Hogan Announces Major Actions to Protect Public Health, Limit Spread of COVID-19 Pandemic
By The Citizen on March 12, 2020
Governor Larry Hogan today announced a series of major actions to protect public health and safety and limit the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in…